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The olive oilolive oil, considered worldwide as liquid gold, has been an essential part of the Mediterranean diet, and in other parts of the world, for centuries.
Its flavor, versatility and health benefits have contributed to make it a much loved and used food all over the world. But, have you ever wondered what type of olive is used to obtain this precious liquid? Join us on this journey to find out!
The olive, scientifically known as Olea europaeais the fruit of the olive tree. Although there are many varieties of olives, not all are used for olive oil production. The choice of the type of olive to produce oil depends on several factors such as yield, flavor, aroma and oil content.
The most popular varieties used in the production of olive oil include:
Picual
Arbequina
Empeltre
Arbosana
By the way, in Almazara Artal we have extra virgin olive oil of the best quality, and if you don’t know them yet, we recommend you to try them. You can place your order online and receive it at home in the blink of an eye, straight from the mill to your table. We offer you different aoves for you to choose your favorite, or you can try several, one for each occasion.
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How many kilos of olives are needed to make one liter of oil?
If you have ever tried to squeeze an olive at home, you probably realized that it is not an easy task to obtain oil from this fruit. The production of olive oil requires a large amount of olives.
In general, the oil yield can vary according to the olive variety and the climatic conditions of the year. However, on average, it takes about 4 to 5 kilos of olives to produce one liter of olive oil. This means that those olive trees you see in Mediterranean landscapes have to work hard to produce even a small bottle of oil.
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How many kilos of olives are needed to make 5 liters of oil?
Based on the average calculation mentioned above, to produce 5 liters of olive oil would require between 20 and 25 kilos of olives. That’s a considerable amount, isn’t it?
Imagine the vast expanse of olive groves required to meet the world’s demand for olive oil. Each tree, under optimal conditions, can produce between 15 and 20 kilos of olives per season, which translates into 3-4 liters of oil per tree.
The olive oil is not only a delicacy because of its taste and properties, but also because of the amount of resources and work involved in its production. The next time you enjoy a good olive oil on your salad or toast, remember the journey it took from the olive grove to your table and appreciate every drop. Cheers!
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